Linden Public School District

The Linden Public School District in New Jersey consists of 11 schools, including 8 elementary schools, 2 middle schools, and 1 high school. The district is ranked 505 out of 615 districts in the state and has a 1-star rating from SchoolDigger, indicating significant room for improvement.

Among the standout schools in the district, Number 9 Elementary School stands out as the highest-ranked elementary school, with the best proficiency rates in English Language Arts and Mathematics, as well as the lowest chronic absenteeism rate. Number 10 Elementary School and Number 8 Elementary School also perform well, with high proficiency rates and low student-teacher ratios. However, the majority of the schools in the Linden Public School District struggle to meet state averages in academic performance, with particularly low science proficiency rates across the board.

The data reveals a strong correlation between socioeconomic status and academic outcomes, with the schools serving the highest percentages of economically disadvantaged students generally performing the worst. This suggests the need for targeted interventions and support to address the disparities within the district. Additionally, the importance of student-teacher ratio is highlighted, as the schools with the lowest ratios tend to have better academic performance.